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Morphological changes in dental enamel after fluoride gel application in vitro
1Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Experimental Morphology and Anthropology, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Higher Medical Institute, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Folia Medica
|February 24, 2001
Summary
Fluoride gel application in vitro impacts enamel mineralization and remineralization processes. This study supports using fluoride gel for early caries prevention and treatment in clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Dental research
- Materials science
Background:
- In vitro models are crucial for evaluating local dental agents before clinical trials.
- Understanding enamel's response to agents is key for developing effective treatments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine ultrastructural changes in normal and demineralized enamel after 0.42% fluoride gel application.
- Utilize scanning electron microscopy for in vitro analysis of enamel.
Main Methods:
- Experiment conducted on 20 extracted premolars.
- Symmetrical specimens: half control, half treated with fluoride gel.
- Examination using electron microscopy at various magnifications.
Main Results:
- Fluoride gel application significantly influences enamel mineralization.
- Observed effects on the remineralization processes of tooth enamel.
Conclusions:
- Findings provide a basis for clinical application of fluoride gel.
- Supports the use of fluoride gel for preventing and treating early-stage caries (caries incipiens).